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    Treizième (en. Thirteenth)

    /tʁeizjɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to the number thirteen as an order in a series.
    He finished thirteenth in the race.
    Il est arrivé treizième dans la course.
    Related to the thirteenth position or the thirteenth element.
    The thirteenth chamber of the court is on vacation.
    La treizième chambre du tribunal est en vacances.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tredecimus', formed from 'tres' (three) and 'decem' (ten).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thirteenth hour
    An additional hour, beyond what is normally expected.
    treizième heure
    second or thirteenth choice
    Indication of a choice that is not preferred.
    deuxième ou treizième choix

    Related Words

    thirteen
    The cardinal number 13.
    treize
    fifteenth
    Following the fourteenth in order.
    quinzième

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to an unexpected or unusual moment.
    He made his appearance in the thirteenth minute of the meeting.
    Il a fait son apparition à la treizième minute de la réunion.
    A humorous reference to something absurd.
    It's a bit like the thirteenth floor in a building!
    C'est un peu le treizième étage d'une maison!